University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed 185 juniors and seniors from eight Wisconsin high schools on April 13 for the 2016 Day in Africa program at Union South, sponsored by the African Studies Program. The high school students explored the languages and cultures of Africa through a variety of sessions led by UW–Madison faculty, students, and …
Walking through a cemetery and noticing a name that seemed out of place led Ethelene Whitmire to a surprising discovery – and has provided the basis for her latest line of research. “In the summer of 2013, I spent six weeks in Copenhagen,” explains Whitmire, professor in the School of Library and Information Studies at …
Six interdisciplinary research projects that blend place-based scientific inquiry with international expertise have been awarded incubator grants by the International Division and the Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These projects focus on Africa, South Asia, Eurasia, and Latin America, in fields as diverse as public health, child development, …
Erin Crawley, the campus Fulbright program advisor, will hold an information session for students interested in learning more about the Fulbright US student program and the campus competition process. Fulbright info session for undergraduates Monday, April 25 3:00-4:00 PM 336 Ingraham Hall The Fulbright US Student Program 2017-18 competition is open. New application and country …
Erin Crawley, the campus Fulbright program advisor, will hold an information session for students interested in learning more about the Fulbright US student program and the campus competition process. Fulbright info session for grad students Thursday, April 28 12:00-1:00PM 336 Ingraham Hall The Fulbright US Student Program 2017-18 competition is open. New application and country …
The Fulbright US Student program (FUSP) competition is open for the 2017-18 academic year. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master’s and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Access information about the country programs, types …
Thomas Sternberg emphasizes the importance of saying yes. “If opportunities arise, while there may be risks, the benefits may far outweigh them,” he says. As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Sternberg said yes in 1969 to an opportunity to study in Taiwan. While there, this Jewish kid from New York said yes to …
Morgan Haefner, of Appleton, and Marcus Amato, of Oshkosh, both studied Spanish in middle and high school. Both arrived at the University of Wisconsin–Madison looking for a new language to learn, and both chose Arabic. Haefner says she “simply went down the list of languages and landed on Arabic. Little did I know what studying the …
The story of Katherine Bowie’s life and career might be titled “The Accidental Anthropologist” or perhaps “The Serendipitous Scholar.” Bowie has followed a winding path guided by her constant curiosity and an openness to pursue unanticipated opportunities. As she explains, “Being a good anthropologist involves being well-prepared to embrace the unpredictable, just ready to go …
The DDRA 2016 competition is open. The deadline for students to submit their complete applications is 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Letters of support and language evaluations must be submitted BEFORE the student can submit their application. There are no exceptions to the campus deadline. Go to the Fulbright-Hays page for information on the …